160 Quotes by Julie Delpy

I’ve proven that I’m not a complete failure. Every film has done well. It’s like, ‘So, okay, when do I get my deal at Warner Bros?’

I sometimes wish I were African American because people don’t bash them afterward. It’s the hardest to be a woman.

I’ve never had help from anyone, ever. I’ve never had this great director who saw themselves in me, because I’m a French woman in Hollywood. Who could identify with me as a successful director in Hollywood? Nobody. And the few people who could have been mentors, instead they just stole my ideas.

When you’re an actress, you become this thing in people’s hands that people are trying to manipulate. I cannot stand it.

Some films do portray women in their 40s well, and some other films don’t. Some films are written by women, so maybe there’s a little more accuracy there.

I’ve directed five films and I’ve proven that people have made money with my films – many people have made money with my films.

People think women directors are tough. Truth is, I’m a pussycat and I hate conflict. I just want everyone to be happy on set.

I don’t like to be overly directing people either. I tell them what I want and I tell them when it’s wrong. I tell them no, that’s not what I want. I want it more like this or more like that. I’m pretty direct with everyone, and I treat everyone the same which might be good.

People have their faults, but it doesn’t prevent you from loving them.